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#3855 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Kipp Mosaic Academy School
Middle School · Kipp Texas Public Schools · Houston, TX
A Kipp Texas Public Schools charter middle school serving grades 5th – 9th.
12751 HILLCROFT AVE, Houston, TX 77085
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Mosaic Academy School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Mosaic Academy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,651
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Int Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 0.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Westbury Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Lawson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,132 | Compare → |
| Meyerland MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp Texas Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #22 of 56
- District spending per student
- $13,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp Mosaic Academy School is listed in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Mosaic Academy School
Kipp Mosaic Academy School is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Kipp Texas Public Schools, serving approximately 771 students in grades 5th-9th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,855 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Mosaic Academy School
What grades does Kipp Mosaic Academy School serve?
Kipp Mosaic Academy School serves students in grades 5th through 9th.
How many students attend Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
Kipp Mosaic Academy School has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Mosaic Academy School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Mosaic Academy School rank in TX?
Kipp Mosaic Academy School ranks #3,855 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Kipp Mosaic Academy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Mosaic Academy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Mosaic Academy School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kipp Mosaic Academy School a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Mosaic Academy School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Mosaic Academy School a Title I school?
No, Kipp Mosaic Academy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
89.4% of students at Kipp Mosaic Academy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (281) 879-3110
- Area population (ZIP 77085)
- 16,947
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77085; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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